Geriatric Medicine Doctors in Kailua Kona, HI Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Jeffrey Aric Bergsman, MD
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-329-0774    Fax: 808-329-0776

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Geriatric Medicine: An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


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